John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil is a private foundation based in Marquette, Michigan. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing scholarships for students, including administrative expenses.
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil at a glance
In short: John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil gave $243K across 91 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $243,000
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 91
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,670
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,839,726
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing lists Kingsford High School as the contact for applications and says no form or materials are required. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA to apply, attend college full time, and maintain a 2.0 GPA in college. The filing lists March annually as the deadline; the March 2026 cycle is past.
- Contact
Application contact: Kingsford High School
Mailing address: 431 Hamilton Ave, Kingsford, MI 49802
Phone: (906) 776-2670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 435 grants of 435 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2020) to $287K (2022). In 2025 it made 91 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $145,250 |
Ready to take the next step with John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,839,726 | $344,970 | $276,142 | $243,000 | 91 | $259,610 | $328,438 | $268,316 |
| 2024 | $3,770,898 | $259,205 | $253,270 | $226,500 | 89 | $240,966 | $246,901 | $257,740 |
| 2023 | $3,764,963 | $174,780 | $257,602 | $243,500 | 88 | $247,746 | $164,924 | $236,766 |
| 2022 | $3,847,785 | $-11,503 | $290,330 | $287,000 | 91 | $274,389 | $69,544 | $245,063 |
| 2021 | $4,149,618 | $317,677 | $266,267 | $245,500 | 76 | $252,990 | $304,400 | $275,245 |
| 2020 | $4,098,208 | $213,816 | $215,592 | $189,500 | 58 | — | $201,368 | $254,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships for students. Its 2025 grants were all to individual recipients in Michigan and were identified as scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 91 grants totaling $243,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,250 to $3,250, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $3,250 each, awarded to individual recipients in Michigan for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists First Bank Upper Michigan as trustee.
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's only listed officer is First Bank Upper Michigan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Bank Upper Michigan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$23K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to First Bank Upper Michigan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil
How much does John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil give each year?
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil gave $243K across 91 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $227K across 89 grants.
What is John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's typical grant size?
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,670, across 91 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil give grants?
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 91 grants with a stated purpose on John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (91 grants).
How large is John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil?
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarships for students. Its 2025 grants were all to individual recipients in Michigan and were identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil?
The 2024 filing lists Kingsford High School as the contact for applications and says no form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's EIN?
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6788691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Michigan
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds nonprofits working in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and the environment across seven southeast Michigan counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards varied widely; organizations begin with a brief proposal, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
938
Total Given
$105.1M
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, MI
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds nonprofits working in civil society, youth engagement, environmental sustainability, and Flint-area community development, in Flint and communities around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and supports preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.8B
Grants
834
Total Given
$166.4M
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
The Kresge Foundation funds nonprofit operations, projects, and planning across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on equity and opportunity in U.S. cities—especially Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median of $140,000. Program teams most often invite applicants, though some programs issue open calls or RFPs; unsolicited requests are not described as generally accepted.
Assets
$4.0B
Grants
800
Total Given
$170.0M
DTE Energy Foundation
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Foundation funds community transformation, human needs, economic development, education, employment, and environmental initiatives, primarily in Michigan. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $10,000, though amounts ranged from $100 to $1.2 million. Its general application process is invitation-only, but it has offered open calls for specific Michigan programs.
Assets
$129.1M
Grants
442
Total Given
$15.8M
The Skillman Foundation
Detroit, MI
The Skillman Foundation funds Detroit organizations working on education systems change, youth development, and community services that support Detroit youth. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $50 to $500,000; it generally proactively invites partnership applications, though it welcomes connections from organizations and currently accepts applications to its $2,500–$10,000 President’s Discretionary Fund.
Assets
$418.5M
Grants
416
Total Given
$17.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John N McNeil & Stella M McNeil down — hundreds of funders to go?